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YJ63 BKV

2013 BMW X3

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

118,290 mi
Last recorded118,290 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 BMW X369,256 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ63 BKV
MakeBMW
ModelX3
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 118,290 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2025 102,038 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 94,528 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

Fail 19 Apr 2024 94,220 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bendy arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides o/s n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 10 May 2023 88,286 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

general underbody tray fitted/ tested in wet condition

Pass 25 Aug 2022 84,687 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Aug 2022 84,659 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 75,695 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2020 68,535 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2019 61,166 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) as marked

n/s/r/inner tail light not working

both rear tyres worn very badly on inner edges nearly down to cords

Pass 14 Aug 2018 52,017 miles

oil leak from diff seal

Pass 15 Aug 2017 40,924 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 30,662 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 30,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

How Reliable is the BMW X3?

Based on 1,227,551 MOT tests across 116,465 vehicles.

81.7%
Pass Rate
7,291
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
116,465
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 14,027
coil spring broken 11,583
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,799
coil spring fractured 6,299
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 5,284
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YJ63 BKV is a 2013 BMW X3 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

Across all 2013 BMW X3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.3% with a typical mileage of 69,256 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW X3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 14,027 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YJ63 BKV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X3 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 13 years old, this BMW X3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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YJ63 BKV is a 2013 BMW X3, first registered on 6 September 2013.

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